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LA CHOPPERS Kage Fighter Welded Straight-Riser Handlebar - One Piece - 14" - Stainless SteelFeatures High strength steel tubing construction Crossbars are welded directly to the risers Accepts stock controls 3 1 2" on center risers Designed for internal wiring Made in the U. S. A. Notes Accepts H D OEM heated grips Specs Product Name Handlebar Type Bend Kage Fighter T Bar Style Standard Color Finish Polished Base Color Silver Finish Polished Material Stainless Steel Features Notched for Throttle By Wire Accepts Heated Grips Pre Drilled
Features
- High-strength steel tubing construction
- Crossbars are welded directly to the risers
- Accepts stock controls
- 3-1/2" on-center risers
- Designed for internal wiring
- Made in the U.S.A.
- Notes
- Accepts H-D OEM heated grips
Specs
| Product Name | Handlebar |
| Type/Bend | Kage Fighter / T-Bar |
| Style | Standard |
| Color/Finish | Polished |
| Base Color | Silver |
| Finish | Polished |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Features | Notched for Throttle-By-Wire / Accepts Heated Grips / Pre-Drilled / Straight Riser |
| Handlebar Diameter | 1-1/4" |
| Pullback/Sweep | 4" |
| End Rise | 14" |
| Width | 30-1/2" |
| Center Width | 3" |
| Riser Center to Center Width | 3-1/2" |
| Units | Each |
| Riding Style | Street |
| Year | Brand | Model | ||
| 2020 | Harley-Davidson | FXLRS Low Rider S 114 | - | - |
| 2020 | Harley-Davidson | FLTRK Road Glide Limited | - |
Notes: 2020
Requires T-bar adapter 0603-0832 |
| 2020 | Harley-Davidson | FXST Softail Standard 107 | - | - |
| 2019-2020 | Harley-Davidson | FXDRS FXDR 114 | - | - |
| 2018-2020 | Harley-Davidson | FLHCS Heritage Classic 114 | - | - |
| 2018-2020 | Harley-Davidson | FLDE Deluxe 107 | - | - |
| 2018-2020 | Harley-Davidson | FXFBS Fat Bob 114 | - | - |
| 2018-2020 | Harley-Davidson | XL1200NS Iron 1200 | - | - |
| 2018-2020 | Harley-Davidson | FLHC Heritage Classic 107 | - | - |
| 2018-2020 | Harley-Davidson | FLSB Sport Glide 107 | - | - |
| 2018-2020 | Harley-Davidson | FLSL Softail Slim 107 | - | - |
| 2018-2020 | Harley-Davidson | FXBRS Breakout 114 | - | - |
| 2018-2020 | Harley-Davidson | FLFBS Fat Boy 114 | - | - |
| 2018-2020 | Harley-Davidson | FXLR Low Rider 107 | - | - |
| 2018-2020 | Harley-Davidson | FXBB Street Bob 107 | - | - |
| 2018-2019 | Harley-Davidson | XL1200XS Forty-Eight Special | - | - |
| 2018-2019 | Harley-Davidson | FLFB Fat Boy 107 | - | - |
| 2018-2019 | Harley-Davidson | FXBR Breakout 107 | - | - |
| 2018-2019 | Harley-Davidson | FXFB Fat Bob 107 | - | - |
| 2016-2020 | Harley-Davidson | XL1200CX Roadster | - | - |
| 2016-2017 | Harley-Davidson | FXDLS Low Rider S | - | - |
| 2016-2017 | Harley-Davidson | FXSE CVO Pro Street Breakout | - | - |
| 2016-2017 | Harley-Davidson | FLSS Softail Slim S | - | - |
| 2016-2017 | Harley-Davidson | FLSTFBS Fat Boy S | - | - |
| 2015-2020 | Harley-Davidson | FLTRXS Road Glide Special | - |
Notes: 2015-2020
Requires T-bar adapter 0603-0832 |
| 2015, 2017-2020 | Harley-Davidson | FLTRX Road Glide | - |
Notes: 2015, 2017-2020
Requires T-bar adapter 0603-0832 |
| 2014-2017 | Harley-Davidson | XL1200T SuperLow 1200T | - | - |
| 2014-2015 | Harley-Davidson | FLSTNSE CVO Softail Deluxe | - | - |
| 2013-2017 | Harley-Davidson | FXSB Breakout | - | - |
| 2013-2014 | Harley-Davidson | FXSBSE CVO Breakout | - | - |
| 2013 | Harley-Davidson | FLTRXSE2 CVO Road Glide Custom | - |
Notes: 2013
Requires T-bar adapter 0603-0832 |
| 2012-2017 | Harley-Davidson | FLS Softail Slim | - | - |
| 2012-2016 | Harley-Davidson | XL1200V Seventy-Two | - | - |
| 2012-2016 | Harley-Davidson | FLD Switchback | - | - |
| 2012, 2018-2020 | Harley-Davidson | FLTRXSE CVO Road Glide | - |
Notes: 2012, 2018-2020
Requires T-bar adapter 0603-0832 |
| 2012 | Harley-Davidson | FLSTSE3 CVO Softail Convertible | - | - |
| 2011-2019 | Harley-Davidson | XL883L SuperLow | - | - |
| 2011-2013, 2016-2019 | Harley-Davidson | FLTRU Road Glide Ultra | - |
Notes: 2011-2013, 2016-2019
Requires T-bar adapter 0603-0832 |
| 2011-2013 | Harley-Davidson | FLTRX Road Glide Custom | - |
Notes: 2011-2013
Requires T-bar adapter 0603-0832 |
| 2011-2013 | Harley-Davidson | FXS Blackline | - | - |
| 2011-2012 | Harley-Davidson | Sportster 1200 XR | - | - |
| 2011, 2015-2016 | Harley-Davidson | FLTRUSE CVO Road Glide Ultra | - |
Notes: 2011, 2015-2016
Requires T-bar adapter 0603-0832 |
| 2011 | Harley-Davidson | FLSTSE2 CVO Softail Convertible | - | - |
| 2010-2020 | Harley-Davidson | XL1200X Forty-Eight | - | - |
| 2010-2017 | Harley-Davidson | FLSTFB Fat Boy Lo | - | - |
| 2010-2012 | Harley-Davidson | XR1200X | - | - |
| 2010-2012 | Harley-Davidson | Softail Standard EFI FXSTI | - | - |
| 2010 | Harley-Davidson | XR1200 | - | - |
| 2010 | Harley-Davidson | FLSTSE CVO Softail Convertible | - | - |
| 2010 | Harley-Davidson | FXDFSE2 CVO Dyna Fat Bob | - | - |
| 2009-2020 | Harley-Davidson | XL883N Iron 883 | - | - |
| 2009 | Harley-Davidson | FXDFSE CVO Dyna Fat Bob | - | - |
| 2009 | Harley-Davidson | Fat Boy Lo FLSTFB | - | - |
| 2009 | Harley-Davidson | 883 EFI XL | - | - |
| 2009 | Harley-Davidson | Sportster 1200 X XR | - | - |
| 2009 | Harley-Davidson | FXSTSSE3 CVO Softail Springer | - | - |
| 2009 | Harley-Davidson | FLTRSE3 CVO Road Glide | - |
Notes: 2009
Requires T-bar adapter 0603-0832 |
| 2008-2017 | Harley-Davidson | FXDF Fat Bob | - | - |
| 2008-2011 | Harley-Davidson | FXCWC Rocker C | - | - |
| 2008-2011 | Harley-Davidson | FLSTSB Cross Bones | - | - |
| 2008-2009 | Harley-Davidson | FXCW Rocker | - | - |
| 2008 | Harley-Davidson | FXDSE2 Screamin Eagle Dyna | - | - |
| 2008 | Harley-Davidson | FXSTSSE2 Screamin Eagle Softail Springer | - | - |
| 2007-2012 | Harley-Davidson | XL1200N Sportster 1200 Nightster | - | - |
| 2007, 2010 | Harley-Davidson | Softail Rocker FXCW | - | - |
| 2007 | Harley-Davidson | Softail Rocker C FXCWC | - | - |
| 2007 | Harley-Davidson | 883 Roadster XLR | - | - |
| 2007 | Harley-Davidson | FXDSE Screamin Eagle Dyna | - | - |
| 2007 | Harley-Davidson | FXSTSSE Screamin Eagle Softail Springer | - | - |
| 2007 | Harley-Davidson | XL50 50th Anniversary Sportster | - | - |
| 2006-2017 | Harley-Davidson | FXDB Street Bob | - | - |
| 2006-2011 | Harley-Davidson | XL1200L Sportster 1200 Low | - | - |
| 2006 | Harley-Davidson | 1200 Roadster EFI XLR | - | - |
| 2006 | Harley-Davidson | 883 Low EFI XLL | - | - |
| 2006 | Harley-Davidson | Low Rider FXDL | - | - |
| 2006 | Harley-Davidson | FXDI35 Dyna 35th Anniversary Super Glide | - | - |
| 2006 | Harley-Davidson | FLSTI Heritage Softail | - | - |
| 2006 | Harley-Davidson | 1200 Low EFI XLL | - | - |
| 2005-2017 | Harley-Davidson | FLSTN Softail Deluxe | - | - |
| 2005-2010 | Harley-Davidson | XL883L Sportster 883 Low | - | - |
| 2005-2007 | Harley-Davidson | FLSTSC Softail Springer Classic | - | - |
| 2005-2006 | Harley-Davidson | FLSTNI Softail Deluxe | - | - |
| 2005-2006 | Harley-Davidson | FLSTSCI Softail Springer Classic | - | - |
| 2005-2006 | Harley-Davidson | FLSTFSE Screamin Eagle Fat Boy | - | - |
| 2005-2006 | Harley-Davidson | FXDCI Super Glide Custom | - | - |
| 2005 | Harley-Davidson | 15th Anniversary Fat Boy FLSTF | - | - |
| 2004-2009 | Harley-Davidson | XL1200R Sportster 1200 Roadster | - | - |
| 2004-2008 | Harley-Davidson | XL883 Sportster | - | - |
| 2004-2006 | Harley-Davidson | FXDLI Dyna Low Rider | - | - |
| 2004-2006 | Harley-Davidson | FXDWGI Dyna Wide Glide | - | - |
| 2004-2006 | Harley-Davidson | FXDI Dyna Super Glide | - | - |
| 2004-2005 | Harley-Davidson | FXDXI Dyna Super Glide Sport | - | - |
| 2003-2004 | Harley-Davidson | FXSTDSE Screamin Eagle Softail Deuce | - | - |
| 2002-2006 | Harley-Davidson | 1200 Custom EFI XLC | - | - |
| 2002-2003, 2011-2017 | Harley-Davidson | 1200 XLCP | - | - |
| 2002-2003, 2005-2007 | Harley-Davidson | XL883R Sportster 883 Roadster | - | - |
| 2002-2003, 2005-2006 | Harley-Davidson | 883 Roadster EFI XLR | - | - |
| 2002 | Harley-Davidson | FXDWG3 CVO Dyna Wide Glide | - | - |
| 2001-2006 | Harley-Davidson | FLSTCI Heritage Softail Classic | - | - |
| 2001-2006 | Harley-Davidson | FXSTDI Softail Deuce | - | - |
| 2001-2006 | Harley-Davidson | FXSTI Softail Standard | - | - |
| 2001-2006 | Harley-Davidson | FXSTSI Springer Softail | - | - |
| 2001-2006 | Harley-Davidson | FXSTBI Night Train | - | - |
| 2001-2006 | Harley-Davidson | FLSTFI Fat Boy | - | - |
| 2001-2003 | Harley-Davidson | FXDXT Dyna Super Glide T-Sport | - | - |
| 2001-2003 | Harley-Davidson | FLSTSI Heritage Springer | - | - |
| 2001 | Harley-Davidson | FXDWG2 CVO Dyna Wide Glide | - | - |
| 2001 | Harley-Davidson | FLTRSEI2 Screamin Eagle Road Glide 2 | - |
Notes: 2001
Requires T-bar adapter 0603-0832 |
| 2000-2007 | Harley-Davidson | FXSTD Softail Deuce | - | - |
| 2000-2003 | Harley-Davidson | Wide Glide EFI FXDWGI | - | - |
| 2000 | Harley-Davidson | FLTRSEI Screamin Eagle Road Glide | - |
Notes: 2000
Requires T-bar adapter 0603-0832 |
| 1999-2009 | Harley-Davidson | XL883C Sportster 883 Custom | - | - |
| 1999-2009 | Harley-Davidson | FXSTB Night Train | - | - |
| 1999-2006 | Harley-Davidson | 883 Custom EFI XLC | - | - |
| 1999-2005 | Harley-Davidson | FXDX Dyna Super Glide Sport | - | - |
| 1999-2003 | Harley-Davidson | Sportster 1200 XLH | - | - |
| 1998-2010, 2016 | Harley-Davidson | FLTR Road Glide | - |
Notes: 1998-2010, 2016
Requires T-bar adapter 0603-0832 |
| 1998-2006 | Harley-Davidson | FLTRI Road Glide | - |
Notes: 1998-2006
Requires T-bar adapter 0603-0832 |
| 1998 | Harley-Davidson | 883 Custom XLC | - | - |
| 1997-2003 | Harley-Davidson | FLSTS Heritage Springer | - | - |
| 1996-2019 | Harley-Davidson | XL1200C Sportster 1200 Custom | - | - |
| 1996-2003 | Harley-Davidson | XL1200S Sportster 1200 Sport | - | - |
| 1995-2010 | Harley-Davidson | FXD Dyna Super Glide | - | - |
| 1995-2000 | Harley-Davidson | FXDS-Conv Dyna Convertible | - | - |
| 1995-1997 | Harley-Davidson | FXSTSB Bad Boy | - | - |
| 1994-1996 | Harley-Davidson | FLSTN Heritage Softail Special | - | - |
| 1993-2008, 2010-2017 | Harley-Davidson | FXDWG Dyna Wide Glide | - | - |
| 1993-2005, 2007-2009, 2014-2017 | Harley-Davidson | FXDL Dyna Low Rider | - | - |
| 1993 | Harley-Davidson | FLSTN Heritage Softail Nostalgia | - | - |
| 1992, 2005, 2007-2014 | Harley-Davidson | FXDC Super Glide Custom | - | - |
| 1992 | Harley-Davidson | FXDB-D Dyna Glide Daytona | - | - |
| 1991 | Harley-Davidson | FXDB-S Dyna Glide Sturgis | - | - |
| 1990-2017 | Harley-Davidson | FLSTF Fat Boy | - | - |
| 1988-2017 | Harley-Davidson | FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic | - | - |
| 1988-2006 | Harley-Davidson | FXSTS Springer Softail | - | - |
| 1988-1998 | Harley-Davidson | XLH1200 | - | - |
| 1988 | Harley-Davidson | Sportster 1100 XLH | - | - |
| 1987-1998, 2002-2003 | Harley-Davidson | XLH883HUG Sportster 883 Hugger | - | - |
| 1987, 1989-2003 | Harley-Davidson | Sportster 883 XLH | - | - |
| 1986-1999, 2007-2010 | Harley-Davidson | FXSTC Softail Custom | - | - |
| 1986-1995 | Harley-Davidson | XLH883DLX Sportster 883 Deluxe | - | - |
| 1986-1990, 2006 | Harley-Davidson | FLST Heritage Softail | - | - |
| 1986-1987 | Harley-Davidson | XLH1100 | - | - |
| 1986-1987 | Harley-Davidson | Softail Heritage Classic FLSTC | - | - |
| 1986, 1988, 1999-2001 | Harley-Davidson | XLH883 | - | - |
| 1984-2009 | Harley-Davidson | FXST Softail Standard | - | - |
| 1983-1985 | Harley-Davidson | XLX 1000 | - | - |
| 1983-1985 | Harley-Davidson | XR1000 | - | - |
| 1979-1985 | Harley-Davidson | XLS Roadster | - | - |
| 1979 | Harley-Davidson | Café Racer XLCR | - | - |
| 1977-1978 | Harley-Davidson | XLT | - | - |
| 1977-1978 | Harley-Davidson | XLCR Cafe Racer | - | - |
| 1974-1975 | Harley-Davidson | XR | - | - |
| 1972-1985 | Harley-Davidson | XLH1000 | - | - |
| 1972-1973, 1976-1985 | Harley-Davidson | Sportster 750 XR | - | - |
| 1960-1971 | Harley-Davidson | Sportster 900 XL | - | - |
| 1959-1971 | Harley-Davidson | XLH900 | - | - |
| 1958-1979 | Harley-Davidson | XLCH | - | - |
| 1957-1959 | Harley-Davidson | XL | - | - |
| 1957-1958 | Harley-Davidson | Sportster 900 XLH | - | - |
| 1957 | Harley-Davidson | Sportster 900 XLCH | - |
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4.6 ★★★★★
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★★★★★ 5
Amazing!
Format: Kindle, Format: Kindle
This book was phenomenal, I devoured it within a few days! For this being a debut novel, it is fantastic and I would’ve thought the author was a seasoned author. I have zero complaints about this book.
Let me start by saying that the world building was phenomenal. I could picture everything in my head because of how detailed it was — that’s how good it was written. And I absolutely love the “captive/captor” trope so much, it’s become one of my favorite tropes, so I was pleasantly surprised to see that this book had that.
I loved the banter between Rogue and Ara — they’re both snarky and witty, plus with the romantic tension, it made the dialogue that much better. Speaking of romantic tension, yes there is spice but not so much of it that it overrides the plot, which I loved. For me, this would probably be on the 3/5 level of spice.
This book had a ton of plot twists and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2024
★★★★★ 4
High on Tropes and Satisfaction
Format: Kindle
This is a great Romantasy book full of action, adventure, and everything you look for in this genre.
I won’t lie: it does kinda feel like the author found every common trope from every successful book of this kind and threw them all into this novel. But if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Especially in romance, there’s a large audience who has specific expectations, and they want them every time. Nothing wrong with that and many times I’m one of them.
I have no idea what defines a spoiler honestly, so
spoiler alert!!!!!!!
Tropes include:
Only one bed at the inn/bar
Dissatisfaction with life before hunk appears
Lost royalty
The chosen one
Montage of dress up time followed by shocked hunk
Forbidden romance between two from rival peoples
Power that cannot be controlled, simply guided/asked
Gathering intel at the inn/bar
FMC who knows how to fight/use weapons well
There’s probably more but no need to list them all.
Good story and I would recommend!
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Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2024
★★★★★ 5
AMAZING debut novel!!!
Format: Kindle
Plot ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice 🌶️🌶️.5
Romance 💘💘💘
Vibes ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Dual 1st person POV - Ara (26) & Rogue (39 - but looks mid-20s: they can live hundreds of years so this isn't that large of a gap as it could've been which I heavily appreciate lol)
Tropes: enemies to lovers, fae/human wars (deep hatred for each other), shifters (dragons- MMC can only partial shift with wings), one horse, one bed, touch her and d!e, found family, abduction turned to freedom
The Last Storm is the debut novel from JD Linton and let me tell you, you guys NEED to read this. The plot was engaging and the editing was was amazing (especially for a debut novel). Our FMC, Ara, is stuck in her gilded cage longing for a life outside of her small town. She uses her books to escape and live vicariously through the pages (honestly, relatable). After her father announces her betrothal to her childhood friend (to whom she has no romantic feelings for), Ara tumbles unknowingly into a desperate plot trying to stop the humans from slaughtering the Fae.
As one can expect from an enemies to lovers / kidnapper/captive romance, Ara fights her attraction and lust towards our MMC, Rogue (the King of the Fae), for as long as she can. Upon seeing Ara for the first time, Rogue is instantly aware that she is his fated mate (not a spoiler). Since she is the General's only daughter, he plans to abduct her and use her as leverage to stop the brutality. During Ara's time in Rogue's captivity, their banter and chemistry continue to rise until they finally boil over and come together (quite literally, and many times I may add 😉).
Here's what I LOVED:
- Rogue continuously seeks advice from his elders and deeply respects their opinions and life experience and tries to implement their recommendations
- Rogue makes many mistakes in the beginning but we see him actively work on not repeating them as the book progresses. The level of self-awareness and his ability to change his behavior was impressive
- The magic system is intricate and we have only scraped the surface. As the series continues and Ara progresses in her powers, I'm sure we'll get to see more of this. I absolutely LOVE the messaging system that is used in this book.
- Ara's struggles are so human and so raw. She is experiencing so much guilt and pain and hurt and getting to see her work through each of these emotions is inspiring. Especially as her and Rogue get closer and she learns she can lean on him as well, that she is not alone.
- While this is the start of a series, there is NO cliffhanger! There's a bit of a teaser of something major that is going to happen at the start of the next book, but it's not a cliffhanger in the sense that we aren't sure if someone is going to live or d!e or if they'll be separated. For that, I am very thankful! This book was so much fun that I will definitely be returning to book 2, even if it takes several months (or longer since this is an debut author) to publish!
- Lastly, the cover is GORGEOUS! And I love the title!
I'll copy a few of my favorite quotes below so you can have a little taste of the author's writing and the world she's cultivated. 😊
Top Highlights from The Last Storm
On days like this, when my heart was heavy and my mind clouded, I resorted to books— to escape, to forget, to find freedom where I had none.
If I were to marry him, my face would always be turned to the window, searching for more, and if not that, I would be a shell of the person I am now.
I stepped back to admire her, thr0bbing at the sight. She was the most beautiful woman I had ever seen. To ever exist. Nothing, no one, had ever deserved to be worshiped more. All men should be made to kneel before her. But she would have to settle for me.
The taste of her met my t0ngue as my scent merged with hers, forever branding her. Mine. I l!cked the wound. Hers. Completely and utterly hers.
I didn’t claim her in ownership. I claimed her as my one. Devoted myself to one. With that mark, my body and soul were bound to her. I would never be with anyone else, emotionally or physically. It would be her or no one, until my last breath.
“Scream my name. Let everyone know who I belong to.”
I had never really cared about the weather before, but now, clear skies meant everything to me, and I was grateful to see another calm morning.
“There will never be another woman for me.” He paused. “Ever.” I stilled at his words. “What… Why?” “This”— his thumb slid down across the mark—“ is a symbol of… surrender. I know you believe that it was my claim upon you, but it wasn’t. It never was. I bound my body and soul to you, little storm.”
“I also know that it is more than this tiny, insignificant mark on your skin that binds me to you. It’s you. All of you. Your strength and resilience. Your determination to endure no matter what fate throws at you. Your love for love and stories and hope. You are entirely the opposite of everything that I am and I would gladly wear your shackles if it meant I could have you.”
My mate. Mine. And then everything shifted and I understood. I understood everything. The surrender. The deep, soul-craving longing. Bound. I was bound to him. Body and soul. Entirely his. “I would’ve waited forever,” he whispered back, understanding.
Seriously, everyone.. add this to your TBR!!
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Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2022
★★★★★ 4
A Decent Fae Romance
Format: Kindle
** 3.5 Stars rounded up to 4 **
First off I want to say that I found the author, J. D. Linton, on TikTok right before the release of the sequel. I bought the first 2 books to support her release, so congrats to her for the release of the sequel!
Overall, I liked the story & plot, I liked the characters, and I liked the spice. The downfalls: not enough development between the characters for the romance, and it leaned a little heavy into the tropes. A lot of stuff is told to you, which could have been used as devices to drive the plot and emotions of the characters.
🛑🛑 Mild Spoilers ahead, I tried to hide the obvious ones 🛑🛑
This is very obviously a fated mates, which is a trope I usually really enjoy. But I wish the relationship between Ara & Rogue had much more development before it's realized that they're mates, instead of Rogue knowing almost immediately and using it for nefarious purposes (at least in the beginning before they get to know each other). By revealing this within the first quarter of the book, I feel like it leaves less room for them to fall for each other organically (albeit with help from the mating bond) and they love each other because of the mating bond. I was disappointed as soon as Rogue know (literally only 5% in) and I literally made a note: "As much as II love a good mating trope, I wish we had to work for it a little more. Where's the fun in just telling us?" I believe that by holding out and feeding the reader snippets of a potential bond, it would've been more rewarding as a reader.
I also wish there was more world building - we are told of a war between human & fae but don't get to really experience any of it. Ara is sheltered in her human home, then sheltered in Rogue's castle. There's bits and pieces about what the war has done on either side - but we're more told of the aftermath and don't really experience any of it. Ara's father is supposed to be the king's #1 general - yet he is at home with his family & with Ara for the first couple chapters. Her, her family, nor her village seem to be affected by the 10 year war going on on their borders. I wish there was a little more setup to make this conflict - an actual war - feel more than a skirmish between fighting territories.
Linton could also be a little repetitive - with the biggest culprit being when Ara is upset she "brings [her] knees to [her] chest]" and either sits like that or cries. Every time she is upset this phrase is mentioned. I would get it if this was her crutch, or how she copes with grief and stress, but that should be explained why she does it so often or it becomes repetitive. I started to get annoyed with how often she would sit like this solely because it happens every couple chapters.
However, I did really like the spice. I love an enemies to lovers trope, especially when it results in spicy scenes. The spicy scenes weren't anything new, but they were fun. Wish there were more but that could also just be me - there is no such thing as too much spice 😂
Would I read again? Probably not, I'm super picky with rereads. Although I did genuinely enjoy my first read through!
Will I continue the series? Probably, at least for the sequel. As for #3, kind of depends on where I am with my TBR once that is released
All in all an enjoyable, fast paced read
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Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2024
★★★★★ 3
I love indie authors
Format: Kindle
Let me preface this by saying—writing a book is HARD! Coming up with characters so real that they take on a life of their own, building an entire world, the political/magic system. Designing all of this is no easy feat.
That being said.
This book had so. Much. Potential. I was so excited to read this book, and I plan to finish it for the sake of finishing it. But. At this point, I would have set I’d aside as a DNF. The book could have benefited from some form of a developmental editor, or an in depth beta reader. I will say this. Within 5 chapters, there are so many… phrases that I’ve highlight that I’ve latched onto. Phrases about books and storms that were written BEAUTIFULLY! So, bravo Linton for hitting the nail on the head as to why readers disappear like they do!
However, 5 chapters in and I can already guess where a majority of the story is going. But that’s also because I read like a mad-woman and have read this particular type of story, many different ways. Enemies to lovers where the FMC isn’t who she thinks she is. I am all about supporting indie authors. BUT. I also feel like criticism should be constructive, and not degrading. So if I could give this book a 4 1/2, strictly because I know the work the author put into this, I would. So if you’re looking for an easy read with characters that aren’t hard to follow, look no further! They are easy to love and easy to care for. One of the biggest issues they lacked, to me, was depth and plausible reactions to their situations. JD, you have done BEAUTIFULLY writing this book. I applaud and will continue to buy your books in the future. My BIGGEST recommendation is to definitely hire some form of an editor for any upcoming books. Or in turn, I will be happy to beta read for you. Should my opinion change of the book by the time I finish, I will happily get on here and say I was wrong, delete this review and post a different one. Until then…
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Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2022
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